This widespread species is present in most of Europe[3] and in temperate zones of Asia.

[4][5] These insects prefer cool and shady areas, mainly in deciduous woods, wet forests, woodland edges, hedge rows, scrubby grassland and shrubs.

[4] This species is rather similar to Chrysopa dorsalis, showing an oval pale spot between the eyes, which is roundish in C.

[6] They are fearsome predators, primarily feeding on aphids,[5] occasionally on flower nectar.

[5] Larvae are predators, mainly feeding on Aphididae, Coccidae species and caterpillars (Pieris brassicae, Autographa gamma).